Writer and ex-intelligence officer to take over Deputy Defence Minister's position

Illarion Pavliuk, a writer and former military officer of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, will take over the position of Head of the Press and Information Department of the Ministry of Defence, previously held by Hanna Maliar.

Source: Illarion Pavliuk on Facebook

Quote: "I accept the new position of Head of the Press and Information Department of the Ministry of Defence. New tasks, a new ambitious direction, and a huge responsibility. I am grateful to the Minister of Defence for believing in me and my team!"

Details: Pavliuk previously represented the Central TV and Radio Studio of the Ministry of Defence. After the start of the full-scale war, he joined one of the Defence Intelligence units.

Background: On 18 September, the Cabinet of Ministers dismissed six deputy ministers of defence, including Hanna Maliar.

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